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GOD DOES HEAR AND CARE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
Job 36:1-17

Psalm 94:12-19

 

Grace is stronger than circumstances.

(J C Ryle)

 

GOD DOES HEAR AND CARE
 
Elihu now made his fourth and final speech asking Job to be patient and listen. He claimed his knowledge came from God and was, therefore, correct and would meet Job’s needs (Job 36:1-4).
 
Although God is mighty and far above all, He does not fail to consider man. He is impartial in His judgment and gives the same attention to the weak as to the great. He does not forget the evil of wicked men although it sometimes appears that He does. The wicked go through life gathering as their only treasure God’s wrath for eternity (Rom 2:5). God does watch over the righteous and, at times, they are exalted to places of leadership. If the righteous fall into sin, God sends suffering to bring them back to the right path and teach them His truth. When they repent of their sin, they find blessing from the Lord, but if they refuse to listen, they will fail to benefit from the Lord’s teaching and their days of effective service will be over (Job 36:5-12; Ps 94:12).
 
God will deliver the poor from their distress (Job 36:6, 15). We should note that the word “poor” in Job 36:6 does not indicate a lack of wealth, but one who is humble of heart and quiet before God. Elihu said that God would deliver Job from his suffering if he would stop judging God’s actions and accept His sovereign will. In questioning the dealings of God, Job had reacted as the wicked would (Job 36:15-17).
 
Elihu had cut through all of the previous rhetoric to outline the truth about God’s dealings with man. Also, he pointed out to Job the problem of his present sin, which was bitterness and anger against God. We must remember that while we often cannot understand what God is doing, He always does that which is right and best for us. May we be humble before Him and accept His dealings and plans. Then, God will not only bless us but meet our needs in times of trouble.
 
THOUGHT: How does God deal with the righteous who fall into sin?
PRAYER: Father, I acknowledge Thy righteousness. May Thou direct my paths in the way of blessings.

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